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FM04 AOW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,882 mi
Last recorded151,882 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 AOW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 151,882 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 151,882 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 138,808 miles

front + rear tyres low on tread

Fail 20 Jun 2018 138,808 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front + rear tyres low on tread

Pass 8 Jun 2017 123,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 106,573 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 106,573 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 89,302 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 89,302 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2014 84,967 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,767 miles

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes proportionality during their reducing mode are at 26% at the time of retest

(8.3.1e)Items hanging from the interior mirror must not be fitted

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new and or the owner has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 79,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

(3.5.1g)The nearside front brake pads are worn below the vehicle manufacturer recommendations and appear that they will soon be ready for renewal

(3.5.1g)The offside front brake pads are worn below the vehicle manufacturer recommendations and appear that they will soon be ready for renewal

(8.3.1e)Items hanging from the interior mirror must not be fitted

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new and or the owner has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,104 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,457 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 44,687 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,589 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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FM04 AOW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 86,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM04 AOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FM04 AOW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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